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Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Garden
LCD TV
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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$344
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

Map
Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4901-909
  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Foreigners and Borders Service
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Republic Square
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (Standard)

Family Room (Standard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Suite (2adults+1chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Suite with Terrace Triple

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Panoramic Suite (3adults+1chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Panoramic Suite with Terrace (3adults+1 chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Suite Triple

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Panoramic Suite (2adults+2chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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View from room

Panoramic Suite with Terrace (2adults + 2chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Suite with Terrace (2adults + 1chd)

View from room

Panoramic Suite with Terrace (2adults + 1chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Viana do Castelo

At Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Foreigners and Borders Service. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 4-property class Viana do Castelo hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Museu de Arte e Arqueologia.

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Republic Square - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Castelo de Santiago da Barra - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 14 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cais Novo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mercado na Loja - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dario - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Brito - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taberna O Pipo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel.

This 4-star Viana do Castelo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 243 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel offers 51 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 1484

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada Monte Santa Luzia
Pousada Monte Santa Luzia Hotel
Pousada Monte Santa Luzia Hotel Viana Castelo
Pousada Viana Castelo Monte Santa Luzia
Pousada Viana Castelo Historic Hotel
Pousada Viana Castelo Historic
De Viana Do Castelo Historic
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Hotel
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Viana do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel on 3 Jul 2025 start from NZ$338.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

The closest beach to Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel is Cabedelo Beach (3.5 km).

Does Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

No, Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 297 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lorrie, Longwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s all about the location at the top of a mountain overlooking a jewel box of a church. This grand hotel was built in the early 1900’s. It has been renovated but is definitely an older property. Room was comfortable and the view was AMAZING. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to beat the views from this historic hotel. Perched on top the mountain overlooking the city of Viana do Castelo and the river below is breathtaking. Staff very helpful and professional. Rooms a bit dated but clean and comfortable. You may need to get creative to charge electronic devices as outlets are scarce. Nice breakfast with wide variety offered. Transport to town on the funicular is available during the day, ample parking at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

The hotel has the most beautiful views. We were given an upgrade and had a room overlooking both the sea and a the famous church which overlooks the city. At the same time we had a welcome gift of wine, heart biscuits, and grapes. The biscuits and grapes were replenished each day. The breakfast at the hotel was quality and in a beautiful room. This hotel is recommended. The staff are very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is always about the view, wonderful. The service is excellent and staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel.

Hotel beautiful but decor a little tired. Still in good shape! 5 Star for the hotel, 10 out of 5 Star for the staff. They were outstanding and the off season rate was unbelievable. If we return to Portugal it is on our list for staying!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a view of the cathedral - outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Shrewsbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is obviously unique, we could spend hours looking at the view. The staff are always professional and very helpful. English spoken by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Adjacent to the Basilica. Easy access to town via funicular, 3 euro return trip. Weather can be an issue, in particular the fog. If it’s foggy you won’t have any view of the basilica or the ocean. We were blessed with sun for part of our stay! The only place to eat is in the hotel and we found it to be very good and at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property. Beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place to stay and understand it historical but could still use a little modernization.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool old castle, that needs some tlc. The pool is nice but didn’t have enough chairs and could use a facelift. Rooms were nice but ac was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, super friendly and helpful staff with spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property fantastic view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views and lovely historic hotel.

Great view and excellent service. The room was comfortable and the hotel is clean. The breakfast is fabulous. It was raining so that made walking down to town challenging but I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a first class hotel with responsive amd friendly staff. The location can be spotted from miles away at the summit of a very high hill above which provides wonderful sights of the city and river. The dinner was outstanding and the staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous resort with amazing views!

We had a bit of a rocky start during our stay. First we had to wait for our room to be ready. To my surprise, the superior double room that I booked was much smaller than both the photo and description on the hotels.com website. When I went to questioned the front desk about it, I was told I had the correct unit booked! There were larger rooms on the website for less $!! Later we found out the a/c unit wasn't cooling off, front desk was called and informed the problem was with the third floor and "maintenance was looking into it"! We had to sleepwith the windows open to get some cool air into the room, which also meant waking up at crack of dawn because of light coming into the room. To be fair, the gentleman in the front desk was so embarrassed the next morning, that he immediately moved us to another room which was not only bigger but also had a balcony! He also apologized plenty for the A/C problem, something that the lady totally ignored the night before! As for the rest of our stay, gorgeous resort with amazing views. Restaurant serves very good breakfast and excellent lunch! Service was also superb at restaurant. Can't say at the bar because no one bother to show up to serve us in the 15' we waited outside at the table! Pool is gorgeous with amazing views of the ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous in every way.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Burlington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visited this Pousada in 1997 and said if we ever come bs k to Portugal we must come back to this beautiful panoramic location. We were very pleased with our reception, room and the great breakfast and dinner. Even better than we remembered,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with amazing views over the town and ocean. The hotel is lovely, a tad dated but it is beautiful. It is a twisty drive with switchbacks up to the hotel for those with my fear of heights!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing views of the city and the ocean, comfortable rooms and nice bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024